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camel's foot
Scientific Name: Bauhinia esculenta
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Bauhinia purpurea: Purple Camel's Foot
The plant referenced in the text, known as the Purple Camel's Foot, has the scientific name Bauhinia purpurea. It is also referred to as Camel's Foot Climber. Another plant with similar characteristics is Phanera variegata, also called camel's foot among other common names such as mountain ebony, orchid-tree, poor-man's orchid, and Napoleon's hat.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Genus: Bauhinia
- Species: purpurea
- Family: Leguminosae-Caesalpiniaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Bauhinia purpurea originates from southern Asia, specifically from Pakistan to Thailand.
- Another variety, Bauhinia esculenta, is also referred to as camel's foot.
- The camel's foot tree can be found in the African savanna.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The camel's foot climber is described as a gigantic climber with a substantial stem, measuring 80 cm in diameter.
- One mentioned characteristic of the Camel's Foot tree is that male and female flowers usually occur on separate trees, with male flowers appearing first if both are present on the same tree.
Ecological Role
- The camel's foot tree resists fire due to its ability to quickly resprout from underground storage structures.
Traditional Uses and Properties
- The seeds of the purple camel's foot are noted to have nutritive values and medicinal properties. They are described as a rich source of crude nutrients.
Resources
- References are made to online databases and resources where further information can be found (e.g., Fotosearch, PubMed).